Jin Mao Tower
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The Jin Mao Tower, also known as the Jinmao Building or Jinmao Tower, is a 420.5-meter-tall, 88-story landmark skyscraper in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, China. It contains a shopping mall, offices and
Jin Mao Tower in 2016
Looking up at the Jin Mao Tower
The interior of the Cloud 9 Bar, located at the 87th floor of the Jinmao Tower
The Jin Mao Tower's retail area in the lower floors
Skyscraper
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